Baked Cheesy Fajita Chicken
Baked cheesy fajita chicken is a delicious way to turn basic fajitas into a cheese lover's dream. This easy meal can be on your table from start to finish in under 45 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup chunky salsa
- 1 1 oz pkt fajita seasoning
- 2 bell peppers seeded & diced
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then transfer the chicken breasts to the dish in an even row. Set aside.3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add the cream cheese, salsa, and seasoning mix to a mixing bowl and whip together until smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.8 oz cream cheese, 1/3 cup chunky salsa, 1 1 oz pkt fajita seasoning
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly out overtop of the chicken breasts. Then sprinkle the diced peppers and cheese evenly out overtop.2 bell peppers, 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- A sliced red onion would be a yummy addition to this dish.
- Serve it with rice and beans or a side of tortillas for a cheesy fajita situation.
- This won't be spicy unless you are using hot salsa. Even then, the cream cheese will cut the heat down a bit.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2059IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg